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English Language GCSE at New College Pontefract

Course description

The aim of the GCSE English course is to improve your understanding and use of the language. The work centres on developing your knowledge of how to spell and punctuate accurately and how to communicate ideas in an effective manner in a range of different
situations.

Why should I study this subject?

The purposes of this qualification are to:

> to give students the con dence that their literacy skills, knowledge and understanding of English are strong.

> to provide a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study and for employment.

You will write two different real life texts in response to two different tasks - one hour.

This represents 20% of the total GCSE marks.

Financial information

Financial support can be provided to students of families who are on low income to help with extra costs of staying on in education. If you need any further information please visit our website or contact student services.

Future opportunities

It will give you the ability to express yourself fluently as this is a useful skill in countless jobs and on a variety of HE courses. GCSE English grade C is a prerequisite for university courses and most careers.

Further information

What skills do I need?

Writing

Reading

Speaking

Listening

How will I be taught?
There is a wide variety of methods, including teacher– led work, group-work and pair-work. You will be expected to give presentations to the group as well as producing individual assignments. Handouts and videos also form part of the course. It builds on existing
knowledge and abilities to prepare you for assessment in one academic year. ICT resources will also be used.